Khanna, who pushed an amendment seeking a waiver of punitive CAATSA sanctions against India last year, has also urged PM Modi to reverse decision 'for the sake of democracy'.
In January, Mohammed Faizal was sentenced to 10 yrs in jail. The Kerala HC stayed his conviction the same month but his disqualification from Lok Sabha is yet to be revoked.
At Congress headquarters in Delhi, Gandhi says he will continue to ask questions as he's not afraid of anyone and not worried about his disqualification from Lok Sabha.
Section 8(3) of the Representation of People Act came into effect in the case of the Gandhi scion after a Surat court sentenced him to two years in jail in a defamation case.
Trinamool general secretary Abhishek Banerjee tweets 'democratic India is an oxymoron now'. Congress also gets support from its arch rival in Punjab — the Shiromani Akali Dal.
Rahul was convicted, handed 2-yr jail sentence in criminal defamation case Thursday; as per SC verdict, convicted legislator with similar prison term is automatically disqualified.
It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.
As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.
Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.
Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.
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